Tensioning Blade - Grizzly G0960 Owner's Manual

Installing Blade
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Hold blade on each side and position it in
front of wheels so blade teeth are facing front
of machine and pointing toward dust port.
3. Slide blade into blade guides, then slide
blade over each wheel (see Figure 64).
Blade Wheels
Figure 64. Blade installed in guides and around
wheels.
4. Adjust blade tension (see Tensioning
Blade), blade tracking (see Adjusting Blade
Tracking on Page 38), then adjust guides
(see Adjusting Blade Guides on Page 39).
5.
Close blade covers and secure with lock
knobs.
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Blade Guide
(1 of 2)

Tensioning Blade

A properly tensioned blade is essential for making
accurate cuts, maximizing blade life, and making
other adjustments. However, a properly tensioned
blade will not compensate for cutting problems
caused by excessive feed rate, hardness varia-
tions between workpieces, and improper blade
selection.
An over-tensioned blade increases the chance of
the blade breaking or wheel misalignment. Under-
tensioned blades wander excessively while cut-
ting and will not track properly during operation.
IMPORTANT: Always release blade tension when
storing machine. Storing the blade with high blade
tension for an extended time period can deform
blade and weaken tensioning spring, reducing the
durability and accuracy of the machine.
Saw blades are sharp and
may cause lacerations. To
reduce the risk of injury,
wear leather gloves when
handling saw blades.
Wear safety glasses when
handling blade.
To tension blade:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
Model G0960 (Mfd. Since 09/22)